About Brockton: Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen River, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!
Facilities and Parks Operator
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the part-time position of Facilities and Parks Operator. Committed to exceptional customer service, this position is responsible for performing maintenance and operational duties for Municipal facilities and lands.
- Performs required ice maintenance such as ice resurfacing, edging, ice depth checks and other ice maintenance tasks following departmental procedures and ORFA Best Practices.
- Assists with ice making, painting and ice removal.
- Conducts required refrigeration plant readings, documentation and assists with regular plant maintenance.
- Assists in maintaining the Centennial Park Pool.
- Performs maintenance of parkland, sports fields, trails and ball diamonds.
- Operates lawn mowers, tractors, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaw and brush chippers.
- Assists with horticultural duties as assigned.
- Repairs and maintains all related equipment.
- Assists with turf maintenance and repair.
- Provides positive and professional customer service to facility patrons and organizations.
- Successfully completed O.S.S.D. (grade 12) or equivalent required.
- Possess or willingness to obtain professional development courses, workshops, certificates or designations from provincially recognized associations such as Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, Parks Recreation Ontario and Ontario Parks Association is an asset.
- Related experience in recreation in a municipal environment with knowledge of facilities, arenas, pools, parks, sports fields, trails, related equipment and operations is an asset.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Superior Customer Service skills.
- Possess or willingness to obtain a valid Basic Refrigeration Certificate.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Chainsaw Operators Certificate.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Safe Propane Handling Certification.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Working at Heights Certification.
- Possess or willingness to obtain a valid NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certificate.
- Possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.
- Possess a valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing.
- Hourly rate between $25.77 – $30.14 depending on qualifications and experience.
- Hours for April through October – up to 40 hours per week.
- Hours for November through March – approximately 24-32 hours per week.
- Candidate must be available to work variable shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
- Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth and success.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Summer Parks Maintainer
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the position of Summer Parks Maintainer. Reporting to the Facilities and Parks Supervisor, the Summer Parks Maintainer will assist with the maintenance of the municipality’s parks, sports fields, trails and Community Centre.
- Maintenance of Brockton’s sports fields, parks, trails and Community Centre.
- Horticultural related tasks including planting, watering, weeding gardens and hanging baskets.
- General custodial duties within park facilities including maintenance of public washroom facilities and emptying garbage bins.
- Safe and efficient operation/maintenance of Parks equipment including lawn mowers, gas trimmers, hand tools, utility tractors and automobiles.
- Assist with the set up and tear down of events hosted at Brockton facilities.
- Customer service to Brockton’s guests at Lobies Campground where office duties include registration, handling of financial transactions and public inquiries. Opening and closing duties, and serving the public in the daily operations of the Visitor Information Centre in Lobies Park.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Previous experience in landscaping or horticulture is considered an asset.
- A team player with the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suits.
- Current or ability to obtain Standard First Aid & CPR C/AED.
- Valid Drivers License in good standing.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Security Check.
- Hours: Flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings and weekends with up to 40 hours per week, subject to recreation demands.
- Location: Walkerton Community Centre 290 Durham St. W Walkerton.
- Contract Term – Immediately – September 4, 2026.
- Compensation range $19.00 – $20.70 per hour.
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Supply/Casual Teacher
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the position of Supply/Casual Teacher. The Supply/Casual Teacher provides a full range of daycare services to children from the ages of 18 months to 12 years of age. Registered Early Childhood Educators and Non-ECEs are encouraged to apply.
- Teaches gross motor skills, dramatic play, use of senses and science.
- Supervises children in a variety of settings such as outdoors, in the classroom and in the sleep room.
- Encourages children to participate, play cooperatively, problem solve, share and learn about safety.
- Integrates separate individual programs for special needs children in with the regular program.
- Assists with planning and organizing special events, field trips and parties.
- Assists children with hygiene activities.
- Responds to telephone enquiries, giving out information and taking messages.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Equivalency is considered an asset.
- Registered member of the College of ECE is considered an asset.
- Experience in the Child Care field.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to follow direction and work independently.
- Valid First aid/CPR.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Hours: Flexible schedule including early mornings and day shifts with no guarantee of hours, subject to Centre demands. Brockton Child Care Centre is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
- Location: Brockton Child Care Centre – 81 Cemetery Road, Walkerton.
- Casual/Part‑Time hours.
- Compensation range Non‑ECE $19.50 – $20.50 per hour + potential for Pay Equity and $2 per hour Wage Enhancement Grant.
- Compensation range Registered ECE $22.85 – $23.85 per hour + potential for Pay Equity and $2 per hour Wage Enhancement Grant.
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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